Blacken the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

He was sacked from his job after the manager discovered that he had stolen some money from his colleagues.

She was putting on her watch when the _____ broke and it fell to the ground.

Mr. Simpkims is the big ______ in the company as he has just been promoted to the position of Managing Director.

Some______ animals become tame if they get used to people.

He would win the race if he..... his brother's example and trained harder.

In view of the way things have improved I now feel confident enough to have another bite at the _______.

My plans to travel around the world have _________ through because I couldn‟t save enough money.

If you put your money in a bank now, you may get 12%___________annually.

The problem of_______ in big cities, which stems from uncontrolled migration from rural areas.

I finally ______the cold that I had had all week.

It seemed as if all of a ______ the animal had smelt danger in the air.

There are many religions in the world __________ Buddhism, Catholicism, and Islam.

According to the boss, John is the most …… for the position of executive secretary.

__________ is the one that watches a game or match closely with the aim of ensuring that the rules are legally obeyed.

I have decided to buy that house. I won’t change my mind _________what you say.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

The palace was badly damaged by fire, but was eventually restored to its original splendor.

Two of the children have to sleep in one bed, but the other three have ______ ones.

I’m managing to keep my head above ______ though I’n not earning much.

WHO is an international organization that takes _________ of human health care.

When you see your teacher approaching you, a slight wave to attract his attention is appropriate.

He left in such a hurry that I ______ had time to thank him.